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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | Northwood University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $225 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | - | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 255 students)
Baylor vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Northwood University-Texas?
- Baylor University is 407.2% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.2% higher at Baylor than Northwood University Texas ($51,738.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Baylor ($14,456 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 54.7% lower than costs at Baylor University ($8,784 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Baylor University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($22,553 vs. $14,160)
Baylor vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Baylor .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Northwood University-Texas? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwood University-Texas and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Northwood University Texas (72% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Northwood University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $3,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($21,775 vs. $25,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/